Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Chocolate magic shell does seem like something ...

A big batch of frozen cookie dough was just what I needed to kick off your weekend. With plans to go to friend's house for a BBQ, whipping up a batch of homemade ice cream sandwiches was effortless.

Admittedly, I have a sweet tooth, so I always have to end my day with dessert. In the summer months, it’s typically with a little bowl of ice cream because it’s easy to reach for and refreshing. While ...

Homemade magic shell yogurt cups are rising in popularity on TikTok. The snack—deemed healthy by influencers on the app—includes a yogurt cup, a homemade chocolate shell (made from melted chocolate ...

I aspire to be one of those people who can pull off a fun dessert on a whim. We keep ice cream on hand at all times, and when I serve it on its own, I often want to zhuzh it up a bit. Alas, I almost ...

I scream, you scream! Our friends at All You share a homemade version of your favorite chocolate topping. You've probably heard of Magic Shell or seen it in your ...

Magic shell. Dairy Queen does it. So does Mr. Softee. Your local roadside custard stand might even do it. When the chocolate mixture is poured over a cone or onto a bowl of ice cream, forming a hard, ...

As a kid, I was obsessed with Magic Shell, that liquid chocolate you poured over your ice cream that would immediately turn into a hard and crunchy cocoa shell as soon as it hit the ice cream. Like, I ...

On this week’s episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Justin Chapple makes his own version of Magic Shell—and uses it three ways. Read on for three ways Justin uses his homemade chocolate shell, and ...

Microwave the chocolate and oil in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl at 50% power until completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Allow to cool to room temperature before using. The magic shell ...

This is for anyone who's ever dipped fries in a milkshake. Homemade (and microwavable!) magic shell adds class on top of class. Technique tip: The magic shell keeps in an airtight container at room ...